Leica S: Firmware update will improve autofocus and white balance

Now a firmware update to download is available for registered owners of a Leica S (type 007), which aims to improve speed and accuracy of the auto focus also in bad light. More software updates to improve the workflow.

The Wetzlarer manufacturer has provided an update for the Leica S (type 007) to the download in the Leica customer area Leica camera with the firmware 2.0.0.1. Registered camera owners can download the update after log-in itself or free update their camera in the Leica stores.

The new firmware version to improve speed and accuracy of autofocus, especially in low-light conditions. Also, the white balance will be, allowing a more precise skin tone reproduction when using Flash units should be optimized.

In addition, Leica announces that in the customer area updates of the workflow software Leica image shuttle 3.1, as well as the Adobe Lightroom tethered shooting plug-in can be downloaded. The Mac OS X version of the Leica image shuttle 3.1 should be available now. The Windows version will follow shortly.

With Leica S available on the Apple app store app live view, auto focus, or all other relevant to the recording controls of the camera with the iPhone or iPad you want to can be controlled. In addition, the app aimed to browse image collections and easy to share pictures.